Compaq Armada E500 Series Firmware update

White Paper
October 2000
13L1-1000B-WWEN
Prepared by Software Product
Management
Compaq Computer Corporation
Contents
Introduction..................................3
Installation Requirements
and Dependencies.......................3
Installation of Compaq
Drivers and Enhancements ........4
Appendix A...................................8
Determining the ROM
Version and Upgrading If
Needed ......................................8
Appendix B...................................9
Docking for the First Time..........9
Appendix C.................................10
SoftPaq Descriptions................10
Installing Microsoft Windows NT
Workstation 4.0 on Compaq
Armada E700, M700, E500,
M300, and V300
Abstract: This document focuses on the steps necessary for the
successful installation of Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
and Service Pack 6 on Compaq Armada™ M700, E500, M300, and
V300 portable products. The steps outlined provide a complete
installation procedure that works regardless of the currently installed
operating system.
For details on Compaq’s overall operating system strategy, operating
system features, and the installation of additional Service Packs,
please refer to the Operating System Support for Compaq Portable
Platforms White Paper.
This document is intended for Compaq personnel and customers
needing information on installing Microsoft Windows NT
Workstation 4.0, Service Pack 6, and applicable programs on
selected Compaq Armada portable products.

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Notice
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Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, M300, and
V300
White Paper prepared by Software Product Management
Second Edition (October 2000)
Document Number 13L1-1000B-WWEN

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Introduction
This White Paper discusses installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 with Service Pack
6 on selected Compaq Armada portable products. The document provides basic instructions for
the installation process. The data on the files contained in this White Paper is current as of the
publication date. Please refer to http://www.compaq.com/support/files/portables/us/index.html for the
most current files.
Note: Back up all data and applications prior to installing Microsoft Windows NT
Workstation 4.0.
Installation Requirements and
Dependencies
Before beginning the installation scripts for any of the platforms, obtain the items listed below.
The following items can be obtained directly from Microsoft:
•Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 CD and the three setup diskettes
•Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 6 CD
•Microsoft MS-DOS v6.22 Boot Disk or other bootable disk that contains a current FDISK
utility
The following items can be obtained from Compaq:
•The current ROM available for the platform. See Appendix A for information on determining
the current ROM version and how to update it.
•The latest Compaq Support Software CD containing all updated drivers and deliverables.
Alternately, the files on the Support Software CD can be obtained from the Compaq website:
http://www.compaq.com/support/files/portables/us/index.html
IMPORTANT: Obtain the latest version of the drivers and enhancements compatible with
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0. Previous versions may not work or may produce
anomalies.
Have one blank high-density floppy diskette to create a startup disk and up to three additional
blank high-density floppy diskettes before beginning installation.

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Important Notes
•Make sure that the system is undocked and no PC Cards are in the PCMCIA slots when
installing the drivers.1
•These SoftPaq numbers are the minimum required for Microsoft Windows NT Workstation
4.0. They may be superseded, as noted on the Compaq website.
•Do not set up any networking components. Contact the Network Administrators and have
them properly set up the networking portions of Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0.
•After all of the additional software programs and drivers have been installed, update the
Emergency Repair Disk by running the RDISK program.
Installation of Compaq Drivers and
Enhancements
The drivers are grouped into three profile categories:
•Basic—Identifies those software components that enable all of the internal hardware and
provide functionality in a stand-alone environment.
•Enhanced—Provides additional features and support for optional hardware.
•Full—Adds manageability features.
Before proceeding with the installation of the Compaq drivers and enhancements.
•Install the System ROMpaq, Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0, and Service Pack 6 in
the following order:
•System ROMpaq
•Install Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
•Install Service Pack 6
Table 1 lists the drivers and enhancements, available as of the publication of this White Paper.
Check the Compaq website for a current list of available drivers and enhancements.
Table 1. Compaq SoftPaqs for Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
Family Driver/Enhancement Profile Install Order SoftPaq #
Armada M300 System ROMPaq Basic FIRST SP12579
System
Enhancements Basic SECOND SP11294
Rage Video Drivers Basic THIRD SP11849
M2E Audio Driver Basic FOURTH SP11091
Power Management Basic FIFTH SP11126
continued
1See Appendix C, “Docking for the First Time” for information on docking your Armada Portable for the first time.

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Table 1. Compaq SoftPaqs for Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (continued)
Family Driver/Enhancement Profile Install Order SoftPaq #
MultiBay Plug and Play
Manager Basic SIXTH SP10095
Power Management
Enhancements Enhanced SEVENTH SP11335
CardWare Enhanced EIGHTH SP11046
Hot Key Support Basic N/A SP11062
Mini PCI Comm. Sup.
Software and Drivers Basic N/A SP11160
3Com Etherlink 10/100
PCI NIC Enhanced N/A SP10948
Security 32 Enhanced N/A SP11215
Synaptics TouchPad
Driver Enhanced N/A SP11361
Diagnostics Full N/A SP11061
Insight Management
Agents Full N/A SP11608
Insight Management
Web Agents Full N/A SP11623
Remote Management Full N/A SP11214
Armada M700 System ROMPaq Basic FIRST SP12786
System Enhancements Basic SECOND SP11276
Rage Video Drivers Basic THIRD SP11849
M2E Audio Driver Basic FOURTH SP11091
Power Management Basic FIFTH SP11126
MultiBay Plug and Play
Manager Basic SIXTH SP10947
Power Management
Enhancements Enhanced SEVENTH SP11335
CardWare Enhanced EIGHTH SP11032
3Com Global MiniPCI
56K (V.90) Modem Basic N/A SP11390
Hot Key Support Basic N/A SP11062
Mini PCI
Communications
Support and Drivers
Basic N/A SP11160
Worldport Application Basic N/A SP11391
3Com Etherlink 10/100
PCI NIC Enhanced N/A SP10948
Easy Point IV Enhanced N/A SP11429
Netflex-3 Ethernet Enhanced N/A SP6599
Security 32 Enhanced N/A SP11215
continued

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Table 1. Compaq SoftPaqs for Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (continued)
Family Driver/Enhancement Profile Install Order SoftPaq #
Insight Management
Agents Full N/A SP11608
Insight Management We
b
Agents Full N/A SP11623
Remote Management Full N/A SP11214
Armada E700 System ROMPaq Basic FIRST SP12786
System Enhancements Basic SECOND SP11276
Rage Video Drivers Basic THIRD SP11849
M2E Audio Driver Basic FOURTH SP11091
Power Management Basic FIFTH SP11126
MultiBay Plug and Play
Manager Basic SIXTH SP10947
Power Management
Enhancements Enhanced SEVENTH SP11335
CardWare Enhanced EIGHTH SP11032
3Com Etherlink 10/100
PCI NIC Enhanced N/A SP10948
3Com Global MiniPCI 56
K
(V.90) Modem Basic N/A SP11390
Compaq Floppy Alert Basic N/A SP11392
Hot Key Support Basic N/A SP11062
Mini PCI Communication
s
Support and Drivers Basic N/A SP11160
Worldport Application Basic N/A SP11391
Easy Point IV Enhanced N/A SP11429
Netflex-3 Ethernet Driver
s
Enhanced N/A SP6599
Security 32 Enhanced N/A SP11215
Diagnostics Full N/A SP11061
Insight Management
Agents Full N/A SP11608
Insight Management We
b
Agents Full N/A SP11623
Remote Management Full N/A SP11214
Armada E500/V300 System ROMPaq Basic FIRST SP12443
System Enhancements Basic SECOND SP12107
Rage Video Drivers Basic THIRD SP11849
M2E Audio Driver Basic FOURTH SP12127
Power Management Basic FIFTH SP12096
MultiBay Plug and Play
Manager Basic SIXTH SP11999
Power Management
Enhancements Enhanced SEVENTH SP11335
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Table 1. Compaq SoftPaqs for Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (continued)
Family Driver/Enhancement Profile Install Order SoftPaq #
CardWare Enhanced EIGHTH SP12041
Hot Key Support Basic N/A SP11922
Mini PCI Comm. Sup.
Software and Drivers Basic N/A SP11160
3Com Etherlink 10/100
PCI NIC Enhanced N/A SP11920
Security 32 Enhanced N/A SP12129
Synaptics TouchPad
Driver Enhanced N/A SP11361
Diagnostics Full N/A SP11061
Insight Management
Agents Full N/A SP11608
Insight Management
Web Agents Full N/A SP11921
Remote Management Full N/A SP11214

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Appendix A
Determining the ROM Version
To determine the ROM revision, use either Compaq’s Inspect utility or Compaq Diagnostics for
Windows. Table 2 shows the minimum required ROM versions.
Table 2. Current Compaq ROM Versions
Portable Family ROM Version
Armada E700/M700 686H_2000.0803
Armada E500/V300 686N_2000.0826
Armada M300 686R_2000.0808

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Appendix B
Docking for the First Time
Before docking, you need to ensure that all of the specific drivers and support software for your
specific Armada have been installed. Please refer to “Installation of Compaq Drivers and
Enhancements” for the list of deliverables and instructions on how to install them.
Compaq strongly recommends a “cold dock” for the user’s first docking under Microsoft
Windows NT Workstation 4.0. Properly shut down the computer by clicking Start→Shut Down.
Select Shut down the computer? and click Yes. If the system requires to be manually turned off,
do so now. Place the computer in the docking station or convenience base and turn on the unit’s
power.

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Appendix C
SoftPaq Descriptions
Name Description
3Com Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC Supports PCI NIC that is used in select Armada docking station models
3Com Global MiniPCI 56K (V.90) Modem Enables internal Modem device on select E700 & M700 models
CardWare Enables hot plug ability and CardBus support under Windows NT 4.0
Compaq Check Dock Utility (V300) Identifies supported docking stations for V300 models
Compaq Floppy Alert (E700 only) Verifies that the floppy is installed in the correct internal MultiBay
Diagnostics Provides tools to test hardware components
Easy Point IV Provides added functionality for the stick pointing device
Hot Key Support Allows users to quickly access BIOS and Operating System features
Insight Management Agents Provides asset management, security features and alerting capabilities
Insight Management Web Agents Provides Web based asset management, security features
and alerting capabilities
M2E Audio Driver Enables the integrated Audio hardware
Mini PCI Communications Support and
Drivers Enables internal Modem and Modem/NIC Combo devices and supports Intel PCI NIC that is used in select Armada docking station models
MultiBay Plug and Play Manager Provides support for swapping MultiBay devices
Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers Enables the integrated network adapter on ArmadaStation I and II
Power Management Allows users to customize power requirements of the PC to maximize
battery life and set up hibernation functionality
Power Management Enhancements Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data collection
Rage Video Drivers Enables the integrated Video hardware
Remote Management Enables system administrator to update client ROM and setup
over the network
Security 32 Allows users to access Compaq security options
Synaptics TouchPad Driver Provides added functionality for the touchpad pointing device
System Enhancements Provides users with an easy to install compilation of hardware-enabling
operating system enhancements and fixes
System ROMPaq System Firmware
Worldport Application Allows homologation of 3Com modems